Blood test?

FMIL is saying we have to go for a blood test before we get our marriage cert

I didn't think they did this anymore.

They don't, right?

They definitely do not anymore. Tell her she's dating herself.

LOL, ok, thank you. I didn't think so.

I can never be right though, without having to show proof.

No, no more blood tests. I guess NY hopes that people inform their spouse about VD before the wedding.

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Posted by andreahowie2011

No I think you do... especially for Jewish brides and grooms. Me and my FH think we need blood tests to test for Tay Sachs.

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But that's not something that would legally prevent you from getting married. Maybe it's a modern Jewish custom?

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Posted by JLWSJC

FMIL is saying we have to go for a blood test before we get our marriage cert

I didn't think they did this anymore.

They don't, right?

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My FMIL said this exact thing last night.


As for Jewish weddings, I do not believe you need one for marriage to test Tay Sachs... you need one before getting pregrnat to make sure you do not have this and transfer it to the baby.

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Posted by andreahowie2011

No I think you do... especially for Jewish brides and grooms. Me and my FH think we need blood tests to test for Tay Sachs.

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You definitely don't need one to get married but as a Jewish couple you should have genetic testing done before you start trying to conceive.

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Posted by MikesBride2B

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Posted by andreahowie2011

No I think you do... especially for Jewish brides and grooms. Me and my FH think we need blood tests to test for Tay Sachs.

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You definitely don't need one to get married but as a Jewish couple you should have genetic testing done before you start trying to conceive.

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I'm curious.. do you know the reasoning behind this?

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Posted by JessNicole7EM

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Posted by MikesBride2B

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Posted by andreahowie2011

No I think you do... especially for Jewish brides and grooms. Me and my FH think we need blood tests to test for Tay Sachs.

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You definitely don't need one to get married but as a Jewish couple you should have genetic testing done before you start trying to conceive.

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I'm curious.. do you know the reasoning behind this?

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Yes, because it's a genetic disorder that deteriorates a child both mentally and physically - basically killing them by the time they're 4 - if not sooner.

The disease is most common in Eastern European Jews. I believe the testing is necessary if BOTH parents are eastern european jews.

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Posted by Ellynrose

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Posted by JessNicole7EM

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Posted by MikesBride2B

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Posted by andreahowie2011

No I think you do... especially for Jewish brides and grooms. Me and my FH think we need blood tests to test for Tay Sachs.

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You definitely don't need one to get married but as a Jewish couple you should have genetic testing done before you start trying to conceive.

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I'm curious.. do you know the reasoning behind this?

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Yes, because it's a genetic disorder that deteriorates a child both mentally and physically - basically killing them by the time they're 4 - if not sooner.

The disease is most common in Eastern European Jews. I believe the testing is necessary if BOTH parents are eastern european jews.

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oh wow, I had no idea.. I'm half jewish (well as far as blood goes), I was raised catholic though.

Not in NY - but in other states. MOH sister had to in MA....

And I have heard of people of Jewish faith testing for Tay Sachs, that's a horrible disease

But MIL is wrong - no longer needed in NYS.

hey girl!

They haven't done that blood test in...I dunno how long! I got married originally back in 95 and they hadn't done it in years!

And no, the jews dont require it either.

Tell her to suck it!

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Posted by JLWSJC

LOL, ok, thank you. I didn't think so.

I can never be right though, without having to show proof.

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here is your 'proof'...

blood tests?...NO